Human Services - B.P.S.

The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree (B.P.S.) with a major in human services is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the fundamental skills of communication, research, and data analysis, which apply to a broad range of fields. Students may elect to declare up to two concentrations, including disability advocacy, international studies, labor relations, sustainability studies, and training and development. Students also may petition for new concentrations to meet their specific career needs. Consistent with Dominican University’s longstanding commitment to social justice, students are required to complete a course in professional ethics on top of at least one ethics unit in each class. Courses are conveniently offered in the evenings at Triton College or online in an accelerated 8-week format.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in a wide range of fields from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The rigorous foundation coursework will prepare students for graduate or professional school.

Each academic year consists of six 8-week sessions
Classes are offered in an eight-week format
Transfer credit of up to 68 semester credit hours from community colleges or up to 90 semester credit hours from a combination of community colleges and 4-year colleges or universities may be granted.

Major Requirements

In addition to satisfying the proficiency and general education requirements for the bachelor of professional studies, students must complete 42 credits in the major or related areas.

Required Courses:

Complete the following (42 credit hours):

HS 300 - Social Science Research
HS 301 - Writing in the Social Sciences
HS 302 - Statistics for Social Scientists
HS 303 - Human Services Administration
HS 304 - Social Policy
HS 305 - Behavioral Theory
HS 400 - Professional Ethics
Human Services electives (21 hours). Any 200-level or higher social science courses can satisfy this requirement (limit of 3 LS courses).

Additional Requirements

Each student must file an application for graduation with the Office of the Registrar by the deadline posted for the semester in which the student anticipates completing degree requirements.

Accelerated Degree Options

Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution

High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the bachelor of professional studies/master of arts in conflict resolution accelerated degree option. Students admitted to this option can enroll in two MCR courses before completing the baccalaureate degree and have up to 9 MCR credit hours apply to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees if they apply for the master’s degree. With a 3.25 GPA and 90 credits or more, an advisor will suggest MCR 601 (in-person, required course) and MCR 607 or, for the second or third course, an online option. Additional information is available through the College of Applied Social Science advising office.

Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Social Work

High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the Accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies, major in Human Services (BPS) and Master in Social Work (MSW) accelerated degree. Students admitted to this option can enroll in MSW courses before completing the BPS (Bachelor of Professional Studies) and have up to 30 MSW credit hours apply to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additional information is available through the College of Applied Social Science advising office.

Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Library and Information Science

High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the bachelor of professional studies and, in their senior year, take up to two library and information science courses with approval of the director of the School of Information Studies. The 6 LIS (School of Information Studies ) credit hours apply to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additional information is available through the College of Applied Social Science advising office.

Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Business Administration

High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the bachelor of professional studies, and in their senior year, take up to two MBA courses with approval of the director of the Brennan School of Business. The 6 BSB credit hours apply to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additional information is available through the College of Applied Social Science advising office.

Bachelor of Professional Studies/Master of Art in Trauma Informed Leadership (MATIL)

High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the bachelor of professional studies and, in their senior year, take up to two trauma informed leadership courses with approval of the director of the MATIL program. The 6 MTIL credit hours apply to both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additional information is available through the CASS advising office.

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